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GIS Specialist (GIS Officer 1(A)-(B)-2(A)-(C))
Government of Nova ScotiaAMHERST, NS, CA- Full-time
About Us
At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia. We conduct over five million client interactions each year through the various programs and services we deliver on behalf of the government. We continuously strive to make our programs and services more responsive to the needs and expectations of Nova Scotians.
About Our Opportunity
This client-focused, problem-solving role offers an excellent opportunity to build your analytical skills and advance your career through hands-on experience and professional development. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of geomatics professionals committed to improving provincial GIS datasets and refining maintenance strategies and quality control programs.
Reporting to GIS Coordinators at the Nova Scotia Geomatics Centre in Amherst, the Geographic Information System (GIS 1-2) Specialist is responsible for the collection, manipulation, analysis, development, maintenance, and mapping of government-related spatial datasets. Documenting processes and procedures is a key part of the role.
Collaboration with stakeholders and data providers, along with the use of remotely sensed data such as aerial photography, satellite imagery, LiDAR, and Pictometry, is essential to maintaining the foundational provincial datasets. Digitizing source materials and integrating GPS data are also necessary for this work.
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, detail-oriented geomatics professional with technical expertise in the latest GIS technologies and practices. This includes experience with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Esri Enterprise / Portal, and ArcGIS Pro, as well as a solid understanding of cartographic principles, spatial analysis tools, relational and file-based databases, and geographic data methodologies.
Primary Accountabilities
The GIS Specialist is responsible for :
- Maintaining and promoting GIS best practices and quality control standards
- Managing and maintaining geospatial databases
- Creating and maintaining digital geospatial data and products
- Developing and publishing GIS applications for provincial government partners using ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and / or Esri Enterprise / Portal
- Producing cartographic products that adhere to standards and prioritize accessibility
- Researching and developing new geospatial products and solutions
- Utilizing remote sensing data such as aerial photography, orthophotos, and LiDAR, including the creation of derived products such as DEMs
- Supporting and maintaining databases, distributable datasets, map services, and mapping applications, including the creation of technical documentation
- Providing technical support and training to other provincial departments, municipalities, and First Nation communities on spatial information needs
- Assisting clients in locating and accessing the geospatial data and products they require
- Enhancing the client experience by exploring and testing self-serve data distribution solutions
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have one of the following education levels :
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and / or experience in the following :
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here : Benefits for government employees.
Assets
The following qualifications will be considered assets. Please clearly state and demonstrate any of the following :
What We Offer
Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Countless career paths.
Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
Pay Grade : PR 01 - PR 10 Salary Range : $1,;- $2,;Bi-Weekly